Spaniard’s Bay Fire Department responds to four illegal backyard fires amid province-wide fire ban
Over the past several days, the Spaniard’s Bay Fire Department has responded to four illegal backyard fires, and now are calling on residents to respect the province-wide fire ban. Officials say these illegal fires are deeply concerning, given the multiple active wildfires burning across the province, and with nearby communities facing evacuation orders. ‘These events […]
Read moreFrancophone artist selected to create mural for Canada Games
The City of St. John’s and the 2025 Jeux du Canada Games have selected an artist with a connection to the Francophone Community to design and complete a mural celebrating the significant and valuable history and contributions of the provincial Francophone Community. There were two submissions received. A selection committee selected multidisciplinary artist Anastasia […]
Read moreMusgrave Harbour Community Health Centre closed due to wildfire
Due to the forest fire near Musgrave Harbour, NL Health Services has closed the Musgrave Harbour Community Health Centre. Individuals with scheduled appointments will be contacted. Anyone with concerns who has not been contacted can contact their case worker. Anyone with an emergency should still call 911. At this time, services offered at other health […]
Read moreWet roads for parts of the Island
Rain has made its way onto the west coast and parts of central Newfoundland, causing wet roads. Roads on the Avalon Peninsula and the south coast are currently dry. In Labrador, roads are also dry with good visibility. The MV Kamutik W is in service but off schedule. At the St. John’s International Airport, Air […]
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